WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Gonzales

Louisiana

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The State of Electricity in Gonzales

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Gonzales

Average monthly bill

January

$84lowest

February

$93

March

$95

April

$98

May

$112

June

$117

July

$118highest

August

$116

September

$110

October

$100

November

$96

December

$104

Carbon Emissions

677 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

864 kWh

Where does Gonzales’s electricity come from?

Gonzales's energy comes from Natural Gas, Nuclear, Coal, Solar, and Hydroelectric. Natural Gas is the largest source of electricity, providing 75% of Gonzales's energy. Nuclear is the second largest source, making up 18%. Coal provides 4% of the energy in Gonzales. Solar provides 2% of the energy in Gonzales. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Gonzales.

75%

Natural Gas

18%

Nuclear

4%

Coal

2%

Solar

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Gonzales

The state of solar in Gonzales

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

1,237 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$22,301

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

12 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Gonzales can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Gonzales

Dixie Electric

Dixie Electric Rates

Dixie Electric has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
RESIDENTIAL TIME-OF-USE SCHEDULESTOU8¢ to 24¢
RESIDENTIAL SERVICE SCHEDULE AFixed
SEASONAL SCHEDULE (S)Fixed11¢
FARM HOME SCHEDULE (FH)Fixed

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